Prices at 3 hospitals in Bakersfield, CA, from their machine-readable files. Here the median cash price is $777 — 11% below the US median ($869), roughly 5.3× the Medicare rate.
Lowest cash prices
| Hospital | Location | Cash | Insurer | CMS rating | ER wait | Readmit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield Memorial Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | $252 | $503 | ★ 3/5 | 240 min | — |
| Mercy Hospital | Bakersfield, CA | $777 | $792 | ★ 3/5 | 193 min | — |
| Kern Medical Center | Bakersfield, CA | $1,073 | $230 | ★ 1/5 | 306 min | — |
CMS rating = overall hospital star rating (1–5); ER wait = median minutes in the emergency department; Readmit = 30-day readmission rate (lower is better) — all from Medicare’s Care Compare; “—” = not reported. Data last updated October 2026. Prices from hospitals’ machine-readable files (45 CFR §180); Medicare benchmark from CMS PFS/CLFS/IPPS. Prices below 15% of the median are excluded as likely partial or mis-coded charges. Estimates — confirm with the hospital. Report an incorrect price.
Price comparison (median)
Typical cash price here is $777 — about 5.3× the Medicare rate ($145). High vs Medicare. A fair cash price is usually within ~2× Medicare ($291).
💡 Asking for the cash price instead of the $1,341 list price could save about $564 (42%).
Rough estimate from this procedure’s median insurer-negotiated rate. Your actual cost depends on your plan — confirm with your insurer.
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